Where does Guly fit into your plans, Matt?
Tricky one he is. He's not an out and out striker or a winger. Perhaps we could play him at the top of midfield, behind Lambert if we wanted to be more assertive in a game?
Where does Guly fit into your plans, Matt?
A backup winger. Lallana and Chamberlain will have tackles flying at them and it's quite likely that one will get an injury at some point. Sharpness and flair will be more important than raw pace. It could be worth looking overseas for this one.
A backup striker. Someone quite young from L1 or L2 or even the BSP with a bit of all-round ability. Not another Lambert, but a striker who can be a team player. Someone who would consider picking out the run of a winger beyond him as well as going for goal.

Presumably, NC is given a list ot recommendations from the scouts and Nigel. Feelers are put out to find who is available, but offers only made to other club (or player if free agent) when you are serious. Some clubs report in the press as soon as the first enquiry is made; Nicola has a strop, dummy out of pram, end of interest.
I also heard Mr. Beattie has purchased a place in Chandlers Ford. However I believe this has more to do with with the wife and family & an eye on retirement more than anything else.
Naturally we would suit his requirements, but whether he suits ours is a matter for NA. Would be good cover for Lambert, but if his wage demands are too high he may well price himself out. Not sure Pompey will take him & with Bournemouth he would get the same wage restrictions. Could very well be a life in hotels for James in the twlight of his career.
I really don't think he'd go to Pompey, at least I'd hope not anyway. Every time he's played for them, whether it be with Saints or Stoke etc he's given their fans stick when he's scored.